'Do not travel' warning issued as cable theft disrupts London train services

Train services have been severely disrupted in London and surrounding areas following the theft of signalling cables in the Hackney region. The Greater Anglia service has canceled all trains between London Liverpool Street and Broxbourne, affecting routes to Stansted Airport, Cambridge, and Hertford East. Passengers have been warned not to travel until further notice, as disruptions are expected to continue with delays of up to 60 minutes for some services. Network Rail engineers are working to make repairs, but difficulties have been encountered, and a timeline for full restoration remains unclear. Despite some partial repairs, significant delays are anticipated as services begin to resume. Ticket restrictions have been lifted, allowing passengers to use their tickets on alternative routes for travel on the following day.